Game freezing

Followed the procedures to switch from 32 bit default to 64 bit default, but still get the same results. No video until I run one through VideoLAN first.

Bloody bizarre. I've uninstalled all codecs, swept the registry with two different cleaners, and run somethign called Codec Tweak which is supposed to find and eliminate conflicts. Still can't fix it.
 
Followed the procedures to switch from 32 bit default to 64 bit default, but still get the same results. No video until I run one through VideoLAN first.

Bloody bizarre. I've uninstalled all codecs, swept the registry with two different cleaners, and run somethign called Codec Tweak which is supposed to find and eliminate conflicts. Still can't fix it.


Bogaty can you try one more thing I suggest? Download a free version of Divx and install it...then try the videos (in what you usually see them with).

I'm almost certain it's a codec, if the Divx install does not work (brings it's own codec that solves issues in other players as well) then I'll be at a lost.
 
I tried DivX, but as I suspected, it didn't help. I don't see how DivX would be able to help as I was already able to view .avi and .mkv videos. It is only .wmv videos that will not play properly.

Thanks for trying to help though.
 
I tried DivX, but as I suspected, it didn't help. I don't see how DivX would be able to help as I was already able to view .avi and .mkv videos. It is only .wmv videos that will not play properly.

Thanks for trying to help though.

Ok then try this (missed that it was only .wmv...sorry) :

In media player click tools/options/performance/advanced, then under "Video Acceleration" uncheck the box that says "use video mixing renderer"
 
No such option exists in windows media player. There is an option to turn off hardware acceleration. I had read on other forums that turning off Hardware acceleration might help in issues where one could hear audio but not see video so I had already tried it. It didn't help in my case.

After having installed and then uninstalled DivX, I seem to have screwed up the audio for my movies now as well. Great....

EDIT: Couple more uninstalls and reinstalls of this vista codec packs have fixed the sound issue, but I still can't get the buggery WMP11 to play .wmv videos until I run them through something else. I'm at a loss.
 
No such option exists in windows media player. There is an option to turn off hardware acceleration. I had read on other forums that turning off Hardware acceleration might help in issues where one could hear audio but not see video so I had already tried it. It didn't help in my case.

After having installed and then uninstalled DivX, I seem to have screwed up the audio for my movies now as well. Great....

EDIT: Couple more uninstalls and reinstalls of this vista codec packs have fixed the sound issue, but I still can't get the buggery WMP11 to play .wmv videos until I run them through something else. I'm at a loss.


Here is a pic of my WM11 pointing to DVD but same options exsist under video acceleration in section above the red arrow(tools, options, performance then advanced under video acceleration section, then uncheck box under video and test) , the fix I suggest is found in a knowledge base i just looked up for anyone having trouble playing there .wmv files with WMP
wm11.jpg
 
Thanks. Mine has no such option. Are you running under Vista 64 bit as well?

wmp11.jpg
 
I am not running vista 64 but it's mind boggling that microsoft makes everything so difficult..I assumed (incorrectly) the same GUI interface for WMP 11 no matter where it is installed (sigh).

I don't have ATI cards but see if you can open the ATI graphics card task bar icon or and find a video tab.

If you find it , Make sure the "use application settings" check box is checked. Then try the file again.
 
Yup, already set in ATI control panel.


I still come back to thinking this is a simple codec issue. It makes no sense otherwise.

When running an .wmv file again , press CTRL + M to show menus, and go
to File -> Properties. Which codecs are listed as (intended) in-use
for the files ?
 
Not yet. I've sent a tech support ticket to Microsoft and I'm waiting to hear from them before I mess things up even further. (It's a talent I have.)
 
I still hadn't heard back from MS as of 5PM today, so I went ahead and tried to reinstall WMP11. Vista refuses to let me do so. It says I have a newer version, so installation would not proceed. I've tried using the Vista disc to repair WMP, but Vista says there's no problem.
 
I still hadn't heard back from MS as of 5PM today, so I went ahead and tried to reinstall WMP11. Vista refuses to let me do so. It says I have a newer version, so installation would not proceed. I've tried using the Vista disc to repair WMP, but Vista says there's no problem.

Turn vids off in workshops in the meantime?

WM
 
The only issue this is going to be is a typical Vista issue. I tried the Ultimate version and gave it a good few weeks before I removed the stinking POS from my PC and reinstalled XP-Pro. Biggest waste of over £100 in a long time.
 
The only issue this is going to be is a typical Vista issue. I tried the Ultimate version and gave it a good few weeks before I removed the stinking POS from my PC and reinstalled XP-Pro. Biggest waste of over £100 in a long time.

Which is exactly why I stayed with my XP from the get-go. The fact M$ is targeting the latter part of this year to release Windows 7 and just 2 years after releasing Vista validates your description of it..
 
Which is exactly why I stayed with my XP from the get-go. The fact M$ is targeting the latter part of this year to release Windows 7 and just 2 years after releasing Vista validates your description of it..

Indeed. I believe Microsoft's reputation for being criminal fraudsters is very well deserved. But so long as they're allowed to continue to destroy any competition they'll continue to rip off the public with semi-functional crap.

I'd love an opportunity to show Bill Gates what I think of his Vista. I would, quite literally, force the disk into his mouth.
 
Hello Siggi,
you are playing a modded Mickeysoft game on a Mickeysoft PC with a Mickeysoft operating system. Yes, i know you have no choice. There is no Apple, no Linux/Unix, and you sure bought IBM's OS/2 when it came out.
It is a bad world,
Catfish
 
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